Security device and system for use therewith

Abstract

A security device includes at least two pins and at least two locks. Each lock is adapted to releasably receive one pin. At least one of the at least two pins and the at least two locks are attached together. The device has a release position wherein the pins are not in the locks and a locked position where the pins are secured in the locks. In another aspect of the invention there is provided a detacher for use with two locks.

1 . A security device comprising: 
 at least two pins;    at least two asymmetric locks each adapted to releasably receive one pin; and    wherein at least one of the at least two pins and one of the at least two lock are attached together and wherein the device has a release position wherein the pins are not in the locks and a locked position where the pins are secured in the locks.    
   
   
       2 . A security device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the at least two pins are attached together to form a male portion and the at least two locks are attached together to form a female portion.  
   
   
       3 . A security device as claimed in  claim 2  wherein each asymmetric lock includes a spring, a washer having a pierced hole therein and an asymmetric wedge having a hole therein and wherein in the locked position the washer engages a pin inserted in the hole in the washer and through the asymmetric wedge.  
   
   
       4 . A security device as claimed in  claim 3  wherein there are two asymmetric locks and the asymmetric locks are arranged in such that the wedges are aligned in one of the following configuration both to the right side of the security device; both to the left side of the security device; both inwardly in the security device; and both facing outwardly in the security device.  
   
   
       5 . A security device as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the configuration of the asymmetric locks is unique to a predetermined retailer.  
   
   
       6 . A security device as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the male portion of the device and the female portion of the device are connected with a flexible bridging member.  
   
   
       7 . A security device as claimed in  claim 6  wherein the flexible bridging member is adapted to be secured over one of sunglasses, a power chord and a golf club.  
   
   
       8 . A security device as claimed in  claim 6  wherein the flexible bridging member is a plurality of flexible bridging members each connected between the male portion and the female portion.  
   
   
       9 . A security device as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the male portion is generally arc shaped and the female portion is generally arc shaped and the wherein in the locked position the locked position there is a hole formed between the male portion and female portion.  
   
   
       10 . A security device as claimed in  claim 2  wherein at least one of the male portion and the female portion is generally arc shaped.  
   
   
       11 . A security device as claimed in  claim 2  wherein one of the male portion and the female includes a plurality of slots adapted to receive a product.  
   
   
       12 . A security device as claimed in  claim 2  further including a hanger portion adapted to receive a product.  
   
   
       13 . A security device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the pins and the locks are connected to a jewel case for use in association with one of a CD and DVD.  
   
   
       14 . A security device as claimed in  claim 13  wherein the arrangement of pins and locks is unique to a predetermined retailer.  
   
   
       15 . A security device as claimed in  claim 13  including a plurality of locks and a corresponding plurality of pins.  
   
   
       16 . A security device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the security device further includes at least one a sensor.  
   
   
       17 . A security device as claimed in  claim 16  wherein the sensor is chosen from the group consisting of an RF sensor, an AM sensor, an electromagnetic sensor and a combination thereof.  
   
   
       18 . A security device as claimed in  claim 17  wherein the security device further includes an ink vial.  
   
   
       19 . A security device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the security device further includes an ink vial.  
   
   
       20 . A security device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the security device is manufactured from non-metallic material.  
   
   
       21 . A detacher assembly for use in association with security devices having at least two locks and a corresponding number of pins comprising: 
 a plurality of detachers corresponding to the number of locks associated with the security device.    
   
   
       22 . A detacher assembly as claimed in  claim 21  wherein each detacher includes a magnet arranged to release the corresponding lock in an asymmetric lock.  
   
   
       23 . A detacher assembly as claimed in  claim 21  wherein the detacher assembly includes two detachers slideably attached together.  
   
   
       24 . A detacher assembly as claimed in  claim 23  wherein the detacher further includes a magnet for deactivating a sensor.  
   
   
       25 . A detacher assembly as claimed in  claim 21  wherein the detacher assembly includes a plurality of detachers adapted to correspond to the locks positioned in a plurality of different security devices.  
   
   
       26 . A detacher assembly as claimed in  claim 25  wherein the detacher assembly further includes outlines that correspond to the plurality of different security devices.  
   
   
       27 . A detacher assembly as claimed in  claim 26  wherein the plurality of different security devices include a two lock security device, a DVD security device and a CD security device.  
   
   
       28 . A detacher assembly as claimed in  claim 27  wherein the plurality of different security devices include a one lock security device.  
   
   
       29 . A detacher as claimed in  claim 25  further includes a plurality of magnets positioned to deactivate a plurality of sensors associated with the plurality of different security devices.  
   
   
       30 . A detacher assembly as claimed in  claim 21  wherein the spacing of the detachers corresponds to the spacing of locks on a jewel case adapted for use with a digital storage device.  
   
   
       31 . A security device adapted to be attached to a product comprising: 
 at least two spaced apart pins attached together to form a male portion;    at least two spaced apart locks attached together to form a female portion each lock adapted to releasably receive one pin; and    a bridging member connecting the male portion and the female portion, wherein the device has a release position wherein the pins are not in the locks and a locked position where the pins are secured in the locks and wherein in the locked position the bridging member is wrapped around a portion of the product.    
   
   
       32 . A security device as claimed in  claim 31  wherein the flexible bridging member is adapted to be secured over one of sunglasses, a power chord and a golf club.  
   
   
       33 . A security device as claimed in  claim 31  wherein the flexible bridging member is a plurality of flexible bridging members each connected between the male portion and the female portion.  
   
   
       34 . A security device as claimed in  claim 31  wherein the locks are ball type locks.  
   
   
       35 . A security device as claimed in  claim 33  wherein the locks are ball type locks.  
   
   
       36 . A security device adapted to be attached to a product comprising: 
 at least one pin on a male portion;    at least one lock on a female portion, each lock adapted to releasably receive one pin; and    wherein the security device is manufactured from non-metallic material.    
   
   
       37 . A security device for use in association with digital storage medium such as CD's, DVD's and the like comprising: 
 a jewel case adapted to receive the digital storage medium having a front portion and a back portion;    at least two locks connected to the jewel case; and    at least two pins each releasably connectable to the one of the locks.    
   
   
       38 . A security device as claimed in  claim 37  wherein there are two pins connected to form a male portion and one of the two pins is adapted to be received in a lock that is below a hole in the middle of the storage medium and the other of the two pins is adapted to be positioned outside the periphery of the storage medium.  
   
   
       39 . A security device as claimed in  claim 37  wherein there are a plurality of locks and a corresponding plurality of pins and the plurality of locks are formed in one of the front portion and the back portion and the plurality of pins are formed in the other of the front portion and the back portion.  
   
   
       40 . A security device as claimed in  claim 37  wherein the locks are ball type locks.  
   
   
       41 . A security device as claimed in  claim 37  wherein the arrangement of pins and locks is unique to a predetermined retailer.  
   
   
       42 . A security device comprising: 
 a blister package having at least one lock; and    at least one pin adapted to be releasably connected to the lock.    
   
   
       43 . A security device as claimed in  claim 42  further including a sensor.  
   
   
       44 . A security device as claimed in  claim 43  wherein the lock is a ball type lock.  
   
   
       45 . A security device as claimed in  claim 43  wherein the lock is an asymmetric lock.  
   
   
       46 . A security device for use in association with small products such as ties, socks, belts and the like comprising; 
 a hanger portion;    a lock connected to the hanger portion;    a pin connected to the hanger portion; and    wherein there is a release position wherein the pin is not in the lock and a locked position wherein the pin is secured in the lock through at least a portion of the small product.    
   
   
       47 . A security device as claimed in  claim 46  further including a sensor.  
   
   
       48 . A security device as claimed in  claim 47  wherein the lock is an asymmetric lock.  
   
   
       49 . A security device as claimed in  claim 47  wherein the lock is a ball type lock.